University of Lviv
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The University of Lviv or the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, is the oldest institution of higher education in continuous operation in present-day Ukraine, dating from 1661 when John II Casimir, King of Poland, granted it its first royal charter.
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Львівський національний університет імені Івана Франка | |
Latin: Universitas Leopoliensis | |
Former names | Universität Lemberg Uniwersytet Jana Kazimierza (John Casimir University) |
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Motto in English | Educated citizens – glory of the Motherland |
Type | Public |
Established | 20 January 1661; 363 years ago (1661-01-20) |
Founder | King of Poland John II Casimir Vasa |
President | Volodymyr Melnyk[1] |
Students | 11,649 |
Location | , |
Specialty programs | 111 |
Colors | Blue and gold |
Website | https://www.lnu.edu.ua/en/ |
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Over the centuries, it has undergone various transformations, suspensions, and name changes. The present institution can be dated to 1940. It is located in the historic city of Lviv in Lviv Oblast.